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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 300607140
Report Date: 10/17/2024
Date Signed: 10/18/2024 01:19:58 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/18/2024 01:19 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE CO CHILD CARE, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME:	U.C. IRVINE-EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER		FACILITY NUMBER:	300607140
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	LIN, WENLI		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	501 ADOBE CIRCLE		TELEPHONE:	(949) 824-2100
CITY:	IRVINE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92617
CAPACITY: 118	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 118	CENSUS: 17	DATE:	10/17/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	08:30 AM
MET WITH:	Staff in charge, and director		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	11:45 AM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	Page 1 of 4 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Mahnaz (Nancy) Malek conducted an onsite inspection for the purpose of Annual inspection. LPA met with staff in charge, Anita Anderson. The director, Wenli Lin arrived during LPA's inspection. LPA and Anita Anderson toured of the facility inside and outside. The floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were checked. LPA observed a total of 17 preschool children with a total of 6 staff. More children and staff were arriving during LPA's inspection. Seventeen preschool children were in Room # 1 which was the opening room. Children would go to their classrooms at 9:00 am. Classrooms were inspected (Rooms # 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5). Room # 4 and 5 were not in use. Room # 2 is toddler option room from the Toddler Option Program. According to director, there is no children for Toddler Option Program enrolled currently. The facility has a waiver for 12 school age children. According to director, there is no school age children enrolled for this program. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staff to child ratios. Facility operation hours are Monday - Friday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. Parents sign their children in and out manually which was reviewed. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. During the inspection of the indoor activity space, items which could pose a danger to children (cleaning compounds, and medications) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Poisons/Hazardous Items are not kept on the premises. The facility provides morning/afternoon snacks and lunch to children. The required licensing posting were in compliance. Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and were observed to be Continued to page 2

SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mahnaz Malek
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/17/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/17/2024

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE CO CHILD CARE, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: U.C. IRVINE-EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 300607140
	VISIT DATE: 10/17/2024

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in good repair and free of sharp edges. Drinking water is available to children indoors by water containers that children bring from home and is also provided by drinking fountains located in the indoor space. Children nap on cots. The beddings are kept separately. The bedding are sent home to be washed on a weekly basis.

The facility has been conducted an emergency drill within the past six months. The last fire drill was conducted 8/28/2024.

The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance. The playground was enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height. There are two separate playground for preschool children and toddler option children. The surface of the outdoor activity space was well maintained and free of hazards. The cushioning material on the preschool playground is appeared to be enough to absorb falls.(wood chips). There is enough cushioning underneath and around the falling zones of play structures, slides and swing. Drinking water in the outdoor activity space is provided by drinking fountains and children's water bottles that they bring from home and can be fill up at the facility. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. Shade is provided. There are no bodies of water present at the facility.

Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date, 8 staff files were reviewed. Health screening and immunization as required were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a childcare center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for staff were reviewed for compliance.

Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all directors and employees to complete mandated reporting training, and to renew the training every two years. The certificates were reviewed for compliance. At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which were in compliance.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mahnaz Malek
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/17/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/17/2024

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE CO CHILD CARE, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: U.C. IRVINE-EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 300607140
	VISIT DATE: 10/17/2024

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Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete and current record for each child. A random sample of 5 children's files were reviewed for documentation of the child’s name, address, and telephone number of the child’s authorized representative and of relatives or others that can assume responsibility for the child if the authorized representative cannot be reached when necessary (LIC 700) and a medical assessment. In the areas reviewed the children’s files were found one child missing the medical assessment on file.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care
Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was finalized on 3/21/2023 with the result of no lead exceedance which was completed accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian

For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301(voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at:https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters

The facility representative, Wenli Lin was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or Continued on page 4

SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mahnaz Malek
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/17/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/17/2024

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE CO CHILD CARE, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: U.C. IRVINE-EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER	FACILITY NUMBER: 300607140
	VISIT DATE: 10/17/2024

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exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communications.

The facility representative, Wenli Lin was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the

email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If
you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to
inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its
tools and methods, please visit the Program website atwww.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.

A notice of site visit was given to facility representative, Wenli Lin and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 were cited on this inspection date.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Wenli Lin.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Thuy Ho
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Mahnaz Malek
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/17/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/17/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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